For geeks who a) happen to believe in Buddha and b) are able of reading Chinese, this must be excellent news: Buddhists can now actually buy a Buddha cell phone in China. The device is not a joke product, but it actually works and makes kind of sense (if you are a Buddhist).
The phone, which is for some weird reason branded as “ODIN 99″ (of all names), features a Buddha activation button (OK, it’s just a lotus leaf) that you can push to bring a fully customizable altar on your screen (see the picture above). It’s also pre-loaded with Buddha-themed ring tones (chants), animations and background images.
The phone comes with a camera, two memory card slots and supports MP3 files. Buyers get two batteries (one of them is engraved with the word “gift” written in Chinese), a CD-R with various Buddhism-related content (which can then be transferred to the phone via memory card) and a protective plate for the screen.
Via CNET Japan [JP]
Lovely device. Does it have a memorised number and the short cut for all those who want to make a direct phone call to the Almighty? ;-)
So does this phone make Buddha calls? (Google this reference if you don’t know what it is)
It’s sorta gaudy looking, but I suppose if this is your bag, you’ll love it.
I’ve heard of talking to God on the big white telephone, but this…
The Buddha was not a “God”. He did not, nor ever make reference to a so-called “Supernatural Being.” He was a fully Awakened human being. Enlightened. Very Rare among people.
“a) happen to believe in Buddha”
He’s not the Easter bunny. Buddha was an actual guy.
The ZEN of NOT answering a call…